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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.35, 1,133.49 and 448.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.35, 1,133.49 and 448.35 is: 618.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.35 : 1,133.49 = 448.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.35/1,133.49 = 448.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.35x = 1,133.49 × 448.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.35x = 508,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,200.24/821.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.74

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